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The Dilemma of "Brown" Furniture
It seems to be happening all over the country -  "The Dilemma of Brown Furniture" as Margaret Goss called it.  Although Margaret is in Illinois, I see the same thing in south Florida.  Stores are filled with "brown furniture" and collections of paperweights, pocket knives, clocks - you name it.  No one seems to want it any longer.  
In a way, it makes me sad to see such beautiful things tossed out, but it is a sign of the times.  People are moving towards more contemporary furnishings and homes these days.  Clean lines and open spaces. 
Take a moment and read Margaret's post.  She has some good ideas for what to do.
What is "brown" furniture? One of the best lines I've read this year is from an article by Richard Eisenberg for Next Avenue:
"Dining room tables and chairs, end tables and armoires, (brown pieces) have become furniture non grata. Antiques are antiquated." I know my two millennial aged children have no interest in a beautiful armoire or the buffet in the dining room. They are classic antiques that are sturdy, incredibly well made, and stunning to look at. But younger generations are keen to Target, Home Goods, and Ikea - stuff that won't make it ... more

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